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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EE99FF — Mauve
#EE99FF is a light saturated purple sitting at 290° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #EE99FF
- fcf0ff
- f5c1ff
- ed92ff
- e563ff
- dd34ff
- d505ff
- b200d5
- 8b00a6
- 630077
- 3c0048
- 150019
Color schemes using #EE99FF
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#EE99FF FAQ
What color is #EE99FF?
#EE99FF is a shade of mauve in the purple family. It has a hue of 290 degrees, 100% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EE99FF?
#EE99FF is rgb(238, 153, 255) in RGB, hsl(290, 100%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 40%, 0%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EE99FF?
White text on this background reaches 1.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.64:1.
What colors go well with #EE99FF?
Its direct complement is #AAFF99. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DDFF99 and #99FFBB gives you contrast without the vibration.